2003•The Journal of Laryngology & OtologyRequires access

Thyroglossal duct cyst in hyoid bone: unusual location

Abdullah Taş, Ahmet Rıfat Karasalihoğlu, Recep Yağız, Latife Doğanay, Selis Gülseven Güven

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An atypically sited thyroglossal cyst in a 69-year-old woman is described in this report. The cysts may be located in the intralingual, suprahyoid, thyrohyoid or suprasternal region. The intrahyoid location is rare. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography (CT). Surgical procedure should be indicated in intrahyoid thyroglossal duct cyst cases.

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Key concepts: Thyroglossal duct, Hyoid bone, Cyst, Thyroglossal cyst, Medicine, Computed tomography, Anatomy, Radiology